Cherrywood 8 Windmill Hill Biddenham Bedford MK40 4AG

1. 6 Aug 2026

   Received by Bedford

2. 14 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 1 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

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• 9 Windmill Hill Biddenham Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4AG

  26/01384/TPO Submitted 16 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  Lime (T1) - 20% Crown Reduction, Thin Crown by 20% and Crown Lift to 4.5 metres from ground level. Lime (T2) - 20% Crown Reduction, Thin Crown by 20% and Crown Lift to 4.5 metres from ground level. Remove epicormic growth, dead and dying branches from both trees.

  Decided Trees

• Land At Windmill House 6 Windmill Hill Biddenham Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4AG

  26/01751/PIP Submitted 14 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  77% historically approved · decision due ~9 Nov

  Application for Permission in Principle for the erection of 1-3 dwellings.

  Awaiting decision
  Several homes

• The Woodlands 7 Bromham Road Biddenham Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4AF

  26/01746/S73 Submitted 14 Sep 2026 100 yards away

  77% historically approved · decision due ~12 Nov

  Two storey side and rear extensions and external alterations to remodel dwelling., including variation of approved plans condition 2 attached to 25/01971/FUL, to allow for repositioning of study en-suite, changes to fenestration, internal layout and addition of rooflights.

  Awaiting decision Extension Loft or dormer +1
  Domestic

• Fairwaye 18 Bromham Road Biddenham Bedford MK40 4AF

  04/00875/FUL Submitted 31 Mar 2004 100 yards away

  Construction of new vehicular access.

  Refused Full applications

• Westrise 20 Bromham Road Biddenham Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4AF

  21/03016/FUL Submitted 15 Nov 2021 100 yards away

  Erection of detached garage

  Granted Full applications 12 docs

• 23 Bromham Road Biddenham Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4PX

  21/00673/AOC Submitted 9 Mar 2021 350 yards away

  19/01512/FUL - Condition 3 - Archaeology (Discharge of condition)

  Granted Conditions 18 docs

• 26/01618/FUL Granted

  The Old Stables Keysoe Row East Keysoe Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2JB

  Changes to external door/fenestration and rooflight arrangement and finishes/cladding and the addition of photovoltaic panelling

  Received 20 Aug, published by the council 28 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/01431/FUL Refused

  18 Greyfriars Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1HP

  Change of use to a hot food takeaway (sui generis), including the installation of a low-level (ESP) ducting system to serve the premises.

  Received 22 Jul, published by the council 8 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/01020/FUL Refused

  13 Kennedy Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9NX

  Extensions and alterations to existing building and Change of Use from Mixed Use (Sui-Generis) to flatted development (C3) to form 7 additional flats (8 in total)

  Received 1 Jun, published by the council 28 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/01410/FUL Granted

  Corner Cottage 1 Ravensden Road Wilden Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2QP

  Demolition of existing garage and erection of two storey side/rear extension. Alterations to existing ground floor roof at rear.

  Received 20 Jul, published by the council 8 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/01731/FUL Granted

  4 Irwin Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3UL

  Single storey rear and side extensions and erection of garden room to the rear of the site.

  Received 10 Sep, published by the council 11 Sep 2026 Full applications